July 2026

Protecting America’s tax-exempt Sector from foreign influence

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – Too often these days, when Missourians turn on the television, they see images from our cities of protestors flooding the streets, rioters damaging buildings, or masked thugs burning the American flag and waving a Palestinian one. So many Missourians I talk to wonder how these images

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Public comment sought on proposed Southwest Connector

SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss the Southwest Connector Planning and Environmental Linkages study, which is evaluating proposed improvements from just south of Waterloo to just north of Murphysboro through Monroe, Randolph, Perry and Jackson counties. The meeting will be held:   Thursday, Aug. 20 4-7 p.m.

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SIBA Skilled Trades Summer Camp introduces high school students to construction careers through hands-on training

O’FALLON, IL – More than 20 high school students spent the week of July 20-24, 2026, exploring rewarding careers in the construction trades during the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) Skilled Trades Summer Camp. The immersive, five-day program gave students the opportunity to visit union apprenticeship training centers and experience the work of skilled trades

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Billy Gene Sims

Billy Gene Sims, 57, of Perryville, Missouri, passed away at 11:29 am, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at his residence. He was born to Darlene (nee Gillis) Sims on September 19, 1968 in Anna, Illinois. Billy had worked as a correctional officer at Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Illinois. He was of Christian Faith and had

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Applications open: Call for Youth Mental Health Taskforce members

JEFFERSON CIT – ServMO is bringing the nationally recognized Youth Mental Health Corps (YMHC) to Missouri and we need YOUR help! We are seeking individuals passionate about empowering the next generation and strengthening the mental health workforce in Missouri to join our Youth Mental Health Taskforce.   The YMHC initiative represents a new approach to mental health

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Attorney General Hanaway files suit against Kansas City for blatant race-and sex-based discrimination

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed suit to stop Kansas City from engaging in blatant race‑ and sex‑based discrimination in public contracting. Attorney General Hanaway seeks to protect Missourians from clear constitutional violations, restore equal opportunity, and ensure every contractor can succeed based on merit. “Kansas Citians deserve a system based

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